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4. Playtime
Keep your little one entertained with a cute freestanding activity gym by Cariboo. Made of sustainable New Zealand wood and lead-free finishes, the gym includes four miniature friends and a choice of finishes to coordinate with any decor. $159. 2modern.com

5. Modern-day throne
Caring for baby means spending a lot of time feeding, cuddling, and telling stories. Make your time in the nursery comfortable with the Monarch nursery chair. Designed in the United Kingdom, the chair is both ergonomic and stylish and features adjustable lumbar support, a moveable seat, and stain-resistant upholstery. $649.95. monarchnursery.com

6. Sweet dreams
No need to splurge on an expensive crib that your baby will grow out of in a flash. Target's new line of furniture by acclaimed Dwell Studio has a gender-neutral modern aesthetic. The collection includes two crib styles with coordinating convertible dressers/changing tables, as well as a glider and ottoman. The cribs and dressers feature pullout drawers that offer plenty of storage. $299. target.com

7. Luxe kids
Not all homeowners view baby furniture as disposable. Case in point: designer David Netto recently introduced his Cabine furniture collection, inspired by French modernism of the '30s. The set features a four-sided open crib constructed of white-lacquered and natural finished oak. Netto said his goal is to make baby furniture that "need never be thrown away, outgrown, or replaced due to aesthetic fatigue." $1,790 for Cabine Crib and $1,890 for Cabine Changer. nettocollection.com

8. Soft underfoot
Wide expanses of hard flooring will have your kids crying for a bit of softness to play on and break their falls. A fun and colorful wool rug can provide that bit of plushness while they roll around. $250. notneutral.com

9. Imaginary friends
Foster your kid's imagination with the help of Zid Zid Kids' plush buddies. These soft cushions are inspired by the colors and sights of Marrakech, Morocco. Made from washable poly-filled cotton flannel for easy care. $38. modernmini.com

10. Personal tuffet
Thanks to their versatility as seats and side tables, poufs have become popular home accessories. These miniature versions by Zid Zid also make great accents in kids' rooms. These child-size seats are soft and the perfect size for kids to sit or climb on. $78. designpublic.com

11. Stash it
It's almost impossible to have enough space to store the toys, books, and accessories needed to outfit the perfect playroom. The right bookcase can provide your child with a bit of style and plenty of organization. This birch Tru Modern bookcase is extra low and deep to display toys and is child-safe with anti-tipping brackets. $489. modernmini.com

12. Pint-size style
A tiny version of Verner Panton's cantilevered stacking chair is about 25 percent smaller than the original version, first created in the 1960s. The strong yet flexible polypropylene is durable and easy to clean. $120. dwr.com